Pep Guardiola has slammed Manchester City 's critics by claiming it's "bulls***" to suggest they haven't been successful due to not winning the Champions League.
Guardiola, 52, endured a rollercoaster evening on Thursday as City came from two goals down at half-time to pick up a dramatic 4-2 win against Tottenham. Booed off at the interval by their own frustrated supporters, an extremely rare occurrence at the Etihad Stadium, second-half goals from Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland and a brace from star man Riyad Mahrez ensured that Citizens cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points.
Despite criticising his players' 'flowery' performances of late during an heated post-match interview with Sky Sports, which he walked out of in dismay, Guardiola soon defended City's recent achievements amid suggestions - from himself included - that the reigning English champions aren't the same team they once were.
